The Undiscovered You

The Authentic You - Gill Wylie

If you never listen to another episode - listen to this one!! Gill Wylie got a degree in computers when others were just talking about them, she has transformed that degree into an illustrious career where she is an agent for transformational change. I was honoured to sit down with Gill while she was on gardening leave between amazing roles to talk about being her authentic self and how she found her courage, her voice and her ability to accept and cherish others as they were, where they were. Grab some paper, your smartphone, tablet or wherever you like to jot things down - cause you are going to want to take some notes! Buckle up - you are in for a fabulous ride. 

The Authentic You - Izeldi Loots

Izeldi joined me to talk about being her authentic self in the world of valuations at a major global property advisory firm. I personally found her insights and ideas challenging and thought provoking - she has some fabulous thoughts around finding your true-north and being kind to yourself as well as truthful. As an added bonus, I enjoyed learning a bit more about the world of valuations! 

The Authentic You - Lucy Eastcott

Lucy is a Maths and Economics major who went into banking has worked in change and technology and is now an Executive Director for a large financial institution... not areas or roles one would typically think of as female heavy! She shares how, throughout her career, she has found ways to be her authentic self - and how she worked out what that even was for her! Her intelligence, knowledge and humour shine through in this engaging episode. 

The Authentic You - Sarah Bentley

Sarah is the CEO of Thames Water, sits on various Boards, is the mother of five (yes, you read that correctly) and is an unashamed Maths lover! She shares how she worked her way circuitously to be the CEO of a major utility and has taken the role and turned it on its head by showing up as her authentic self. I loved speaking to her in this, our first episode of Season Two  of The Undiscovered You - I hope her authenticity is as contagious to you, our listener as it obviously it to those who work with her!  

Marvellous Mentors - Alex Wolahan-Black - ”The Marvellous Mentee”

Alex is an Area Director in a major financial institution and opens up about how mentors have helped her excel in male-dominated environments and she teaches us what plámás is and how we can use it to get a mentor and then shares the importance the relationship you have with your mentor and how to dump one if the relationship is not working. I massively enjoyed her honesty, sense of humour and sage advice. It's obvious she has kissed the Blarney Stone because she definitely has the gift of the gab. Tune in to hear more from this incredible Irish force of nature! 

Marvellous Mentors - Angela Blake - ”The Friendtor”

I had a blast speaking to my friend Angela Blake who is also my mentor... so we are coining the phrase "Friendtor."  In this episode, Angela shares her refreshing and unique take on corporates and the fruitlessness of doing something just for status, money and/or prestige. She has been a fabulous Friendtor to me, challenging my thinking and helping me get a new perspective from time to time. Her outlook, humour and honesty all shine through in this episode. 

Marvellous Mentors - Jody Lewis -”The Formal Mentor”

Jody is the Head of Communications at a major financial institution. He became my "Marvellous Mentor" through an official programme at work. In this podcast, he shares top tips on getting and keeping a mentor and some great advice he gave me when I was feeling stuck. His easy manner and fabulous understated sense of humour made him a fabulous guest and an amazing mentor. When I was feeling stuck, Jody helped me assess the reality behind that feeling and I hope this episode will do the same for you. 

Marvellous Mentors - Ali Levin - ”The ‘Me‘ I Want to Be”‘

I am so honoured to be joined by my Marvellous Mentor, Ali Levin who is the "'Me' I want to be" in 5-10 years. On this episode Ali shares her journey from law to organisational psychology to executive coach. She has worked with some huge household names as a coach, facilitator and keynote speaker and through her engaging and easy-going style shares some incredible tips on how to get yourself unstuck by finding your true purpose. She is also the creator of the "CLEAR" coaching programme which she launched to make coaching more accessible to women who need coaching but can't afford it. You can find out more about Ali and the CLEAR programme at coachalilevin.com. Join us for this incredible episode of "The Undiscovered You."
I would like to note that to date all of my guests have been lawyers, American and white... I promise more diversity in nationality for the rest of the season and more diversity across the board starting with my next season "The Authentic You" - in making this podcast I have been challenged by the lack of diversity in my mentors and am seeking to rectify that!